YEARLY HIGH
645.2144 SLL
YEARLY LOW
599.1854 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
626.7999 SLL

2012 BOB to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BOB to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 645.2144. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 1, dropping to 599.1854.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 46.0290 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 635.6825 to the December average rate of 620.2772, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 645.2144 was down 1.89% compared to the 2011 peak of 657.6591, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BOB based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,226,072 SLL
2011 Average 3,109,863 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 2,995,927 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 230,144.76 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

637.3117
617.7610
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to SLL Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 631.7849, compared to 621.8149 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 9.9700 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 631.7849
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 621.8149

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 26.9905 SLL (High: 626.1759 / Low: 599.1854). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.7100 SLL (High: 621.6368 / Low: 617.9269).

July Spread (Volatile) ±26.9905
November Spread (Stable) ±3.7100

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 5.2947 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.2947

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 635.6825) against the same month in 2011 (average: 599.2726), the exchange rate shifted by +36.4099 (+6.08%).

2012 Avg (January) 635.6825
2011 Avg (January) 599.2726

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 645.2144 628.1399 635.6825
February 637.7386 627.9114 631.6637
March 644.0817 629.4896 632.7602
April 640.4180 629.4645 632.9526
May 636.0427 626.2565 629.1730
June 637.8076 624.3046 628.4775
July 626.1759 599.1854 623.1828
August 625.7486 619.7050 622.9878
September 625.9744 621.2671 623.2953
October 626.9874 618.4831 621.7560
November 621.6368 617.9269 619.3902
December 623.8404 617.6868 620.2772